Pilgrim Flask, 17th century, Attributed to Turkey, Copper (tombak); cast, engraved and gilded, H. 8 1/4 in (21 cm), Metal, Imitating the shape of more portable leather prototypes, this so-called pilgrim flask is cast in copper. Originally covered in a type of gilding referred to as tombak, this piece still displays traces of its once golden sheen
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Pilgrim Flask, 17th century, Attributed, Turkey, Copper, tombak, cast, engraved, gilded, H, 8 1/4, 21 cm, Metal, Imitating, shape, portable leather prototypes, pilgrim flask, copper, Originally covered, type, gilding referred, piece, displays traces, golden sheen
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